Media Executive - Wvue

Gray Media • New Orleans, LA

2d

About The Position

WVUE is looking for a multi-platform sales and marketing superstar to join our sales team. We provide the culture, tools, and environment for you to achieve unlimited success. This position requires someone with a high level of tenacity and closing ability. A great Media Executive must possess extensive industry and market knowledge to assist their clients in defining discrete marketing objectives and then recommending high-impact solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in sales and marketing or 3+ years of media sales with evidence of prior success.
• Demonstrates intellect, drive, executive presence, and sales acumen.
• Ability to prospect and network with business decision makers within all sizes of organizations.
• Proven experience building professional client relationships.
• Superior multi-tasking skills with the ability to work cross-functionally and handle multiple tasks daily.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem resolution skills with critical thinking ability.
• Possess superb written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PPT, and understanding GA4

Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing new direct accounts for Gray Digital Media NOLA & WVUE/FOX 8
• Expand established customer base by growing existing advertising revenue through Digital and Broadcast advertising.
• Consult with business owners, marketing and advertising executives, directors, and managers to develop and implement an effective marketing strategy.
• Meet or exceed sales expectations and manage your book of sales revenue using client management tools and software.
• Learn with proficiency Gray Media advertising products, services, and guidelines currently, and as offerings evolve.
• Develop, retain, and grow client relationships. Expand clients to the Premier Account level.
• Own both pre- and post-sale workflow processes for all billing accounts
• Handle regular account/advertiser maintenance, including (but not limited to) troubleshooting client needs/issues, makegoods, campaign optimizations, payment collections, aging, reporting, et al.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees